A/N ; heres the latest installment. Enjoy and leave reviews !
"Katey,"Javier said, pulling her into his embrace,"every moment we weren't together, almost killed me."
"I know, Javier,"Katey said, nodding as she put her head agaisnt his chest, his arms around her tightly,"I've never felt so broken and alone in my life. But, we're together now. Forever."
They kissed and Katey could feel monthes of pain, weeks of crying, and days of dark thoughts drift away from her. She was whole again.
''Katey, wake up, time for your doctor's appointment."
Katey woke up from her dream, reality hitting her hard. She had a doctor's appointment. She was still in America and Javier was still in Cuba.
"Katey, we have to leave soon,"Bert said, flicking on the lights in his daughter's bedroom,"oh sweetheart, are you alright?"
"No, Daddy, I'm not,"Katey said honestly as she pulled herself from her bed and walked towards her closet to start getting ready,"Mom still barely talks to me and the college letters should be here soon. It is almost June."
Bert nodded as he left the room to leave Katey to dress herself,"I took the day off you know? To take you to your appointment."
Katey forced a smile to her father, before the salty, bitter tears fell from her eyes. She walked to her walk-in closet and started to change from her pajamas to a skirt and cardigan. Tears continued to pour out of her blue-green eyes as she changed, brushed her hair, and walked out of her room. Her dad was waiting in the car, which was running in the driveway.
"Bye Suzie,"Katey called out, waving good-bye to her sister,"Mom."
Even though monthes had gone by since Jeannie had learned of Katey's pregnancy, she hadn't grown to accept it, as Bert, who was supplying Katey with money, had. Jeannie was cold to her eldest daughter, leaving her out of dinner plans and activities at the country club. Katey hated her relationship with her mother now, which made her feel even more empty than before. In Katey's eyes, she didn't have Javier and she didn't have Jeannie.
The ride to the doctor's was awkward. Bert kept his right hand on Katey's shoulder, but kept his mouth shut. There wasn't much to say these days. Talking about money was made things more awkward, talking about the baby made Katey emotional. Bert put his arm around Katey protectively as they walked into the doctor's office. They both pretended to read magazines as they waited for the doctor to be ready to see them.
"Katey Miller,"said the receptionist,"the doctor will see you now."
Katey's knees grew slightly weak. Her father helped her walk into the doctor's office where they sat together, waiting for instructions. The doctor came in and talked with Katey and Bert, before preforming a few procedures. Time flew by quickly, and soon, Katey and Bert were back in their car, driving back home.
When Katey got home, she took some cheese and crackers up to her bedroom, locked the door, and laid on her bed, staring out the window. She nibbled on cheese and crackers, her head filled with deep thoughts. What was Javier doing? What was he thinking? Was he thinking about her? Was he too busy to think about her? Did he even miss her?
The answer was yes, Javier did miss Katey. Monthes had passed since he started teaching dance classes at La Rosa Negra. He lost weight, due to so much activity and barely eating, and barely slept. He was a robot when he bartended, handing out bottles of beers and pitchers of margaritas. But, everyone around him was afraid to say something. His family had seen this side of him when his father died. The dark, brooding side of Javier. The side that took complete control of Javier.
One night, the same day of Katey's doctor's appointment, Javier stumbled into his house, after a shift of bartending. He had taught multiple dance lessons that day and being on his feet all night made it hard for him to walk. He walked mindlessly through his house in the dark.
"Javier."
Javier jumped as he heard a voice whisper his name. He turned around to see his mother sitting at the kitchen table, a cigarette sitting loosely between her fingers.
''Mama,"Javier said, his voice hoarse and weak.
"Whats going on with you, my son?''she asked, pulling out another chair, hinting for Javier to take a seat next to her.
"What do you mean, Mama?"Javier questioned, sitting down.
"You are terribly thin and pale and tired looking,"she said bluntly,"ever since Katey Miller left. So, your aunt and I, at lunch a couple of days ago, came up with a plan."
"A plan?"
"Yes, a plan,"Javier's mother thrusted a plane ticket in Javier's direction,"you're going to fly to America and surprise that girl on the day of her graduation, which is in a couple of days."
Javier's jawdropped.
"So, you'll leave for Florida tomorrow. Take time off work."
"How did you do this, Mama?"Javier asked, stunned.
"You see, Yolanda, from the hotel, her sister went to work for an American family, who had to move back when the Revolution happened. This family knew Katey's and got in contact with her little sister. Suzie, who is the sweetest little American girl, except for Katey, helped us plan this. Trust me, you need to see Katey."
"Why, Mama?"
"Because, she's a wreck just like you are."
"Mama, I love you,"Javier whimpered, his hands shaking with excitement.
"I love you too, Javier,"she said, smirking,"now go back!"
That same night, Suzie knocked excitedly on Katey's door. Katey unlocked it for her sister, who came running in, a wide grin on her small face.
"Whats up, Suzie?"Katey asked, wiping remaining tears off her face.
"You graduate in two days,"Suzie said smiling,"I got you the best present."
"Ooh, is it a stroller?"Katey asked, almost laughing at how ridiculous she sounded,"Sara actually doesn't have one for me."
"No, it's not a stroller,"Suzie answered, beaming,"however, I am making a mental note to tell Daddy to buy one."
"Don't have to,"Katey argued,"I have enough money from babysitting for Sara's kids to buy one by myself."
Katey tried to force the surprise out of her younger sister, only to fail. Suzie, even though she blabbed about Javier, was amazing at keeping secrets, especially when it meant torturing Katey in the process.
The days before Katey's graduation went by slowly. The night before, Jeannie finally gave up trying to stay angry at her daughter, and took her out for dinner with Bert. Suzie faked sick and stayed home, sitting by the phone.
"C'mon, Javier, you should have called by now to let me know you're here,"Suzie yelled, as soon as her house emptied.
The phone rang and Suzie jumped up. She picked up, almost shouting into the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hola,"Javier said, in a hushed voice.
"JavierSuarez!"Suzie laughed,"I'm assuming you're at the airport?"
"Si,"Javier stated,"is it safe for me to come over?"
"Yes, but you have to be fast,"Suzie directed,"see you in thirty minutes."
They hung up. Suzie ran around the house, preparing for Javier's arrival. He would be staying in her room, where no one else ever went in, even Katey. Suzie stashed food and drink in her closet, making sure anything relating a baby was hidden. Suzie needed to keep that a secret from Javier, knowing he'd find out soon enough.
On the way to the Miller's, Javier's heart was pumping loudly, his hands sweaty. He didn't bring much, some clothes, including a new suit, and a present for Katey. As the cab pulled up to the Miller's driveway, Javier handed the driver some money. He power walked up to the front door, ringing the doorbell multiple times. Suzie answered, her face red, breathing heavily. She pulled him in, shutting the door hastily. Suzie looked carefully at Javier, noticing his slight change in appearance, before throwing her arms around him.
"Thank-you,"Suzie said,"Thank-you so much. I should have done this earlier but this is a more appropiate time. Katey really needs you."
"I really need Katey,"admitted Javier.
Suzie gave him a quick tour of the house, excluding Katey's room. Suzie then dragged him to her bedroom, stuffing him into the closet. She apologized, but then heard the car pull up onto the driveway.
Suzie ran downstairs to greet her family, pushing away feelings of guilt about hiding Katey's one love from her. But then she imagined Katey seeing Javier while she was up at the podium, for she was valevictorian, her breath immediately taken away from her. She could imagine Katey messing up her speech and then running into the crowd, throwing her arms around Javier. Javier wouldn't notice her stomach, for it would be covered by the gown, but at prom, he would notice it in Katey's red dress.
As soon as everyone was asleep, Suzie locked the door, bringing Javier out of the closet. She gave him some food and they talked. Suzie wanted to tell him everything but held her tongue. Suzie had told Javier's mother, who was atleast more pleased than Jeannie, but begged her not to tell Javier.
"So, Javier, is it killing you knowing Katey is right next door?"Suzie taunted,"don't you just want to go shove your tongue-"
Suzie stopped, trailing off. Javier gave her a puzzled look, before hearing what Suzie could hear. A soft, sobbing sound coming from Katey's bedroom. Suzie and Javier both knew exactly what it was and who it was.
"I have to go care for her,"Suzie explained, feeling guilty about what she said.
"Oh, I understand,"Javier stated,"tell her I love her, alright?"
"Will do."
A/N - Whose excited about the next chapter... I AM! Can't wait to ... write it! aha.. Hoped you like this one.
